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“I have lived in Mumbai, from the time it was Bombay, for most of my life and would not move to any other place in the world after being used to the crazy bustle and vibrancy of this city in every aspect. From its people to its places, from the sea views to the hill views, from its chaos to its calm, there is no other city like Mumbai the way I know it and experience it.”
Mumbai is known for its street food. Amongst the most popular is Elco Arcade in Bandra is a must-visit destination for sampling Mumbai’s popular local street food.
Bombay Canteen in Parel offers a creative fusion of traditional street food and modern cuisine, making it a must-visit culinary destination.
Trishna is a renowned seafood restaurant known for its excellent variety of dishes from the Konkan region. While the ambience is simple, the food is consistently exceptional.
This offers inventive fusion dishes where traditional and global flavors come together.
This is an 85-year-old eatery serving traditional vegetarian South Indian cuisine, and it remains bustling throughout the day.
This is an iconic street-food spot, celebrated for its kebabs and rolls.
The O bar at Oberoi Hotel , Nariman Point here one can sit on an elevated deck, watch the sunset & Marine Drive & enjoy a drink.
Amongst the highest bars in Mumbai with views of the Ocean and the surrounding skyscrapers from a open terrace bar with a retractable glass roof.
This is pulsating bar with different DJs on the weekends, in a series of connecting rooms located at the start of a fishing village. A very vibrant place.
Both of these are always full, situated within old clubs (Bombay Gymkhana was built in 1875.) However a member of the club needs to accompany a guest.
This is Mumbai’s largest bar, located on the 48th floor of a commercial building, offering panoramic views of the city skyline along with a vibrant dining and nightlife experience.
The Taj is India’s first luxury Hotel, and one must choose to stay in the old wing built entirely in stone with courtyards & rooms facing the sea on the eastern side of Mumbai.
This hotel was redefined hospitality in India with impeccable style & service when it started located at one end of Marine Drive, the rooms overlook the sea on the western side of Mumbai and one can walk or run on the longest promenade Marine Drive with Art Deco buildings on one side.
A beautiful historic stone building near the Gateway of India. One would need to know a member of the club to be able to book a room.
A hotel to stay in, simply because of its location along marine Drive amidst the Art Deco buildings promenade & Ocean view.
A main street & multiple side street with shops of sizes from 5 sqft to 5,000 sqft with all kinds of merchandise. There are no high end shops though.
Kala Ghoda gets its name from a black horse statue that once stood in the area. The precinct features heritage stone buildings alongside a few wooden and modern structures, and is now filled with cafés, designer stores, galleries, and restaurants. It has become a vibrant cultural hub, known for its annual arts festival and ongoing pedestrian-friendly improvements.
This street offers everything from trinkets to designer outfits. Despite heavy traffic, honking, and bustling crowds, it remains a lively shopping street with something for everyone.
This was originally a historic textile mill, has been transformed into a bustling complex of shops, restaurants, cafés, bars, a multiplex, and a hotel, where old and new are juxtaposed.
This is a bustling street market famous for vintage furniture, antiques, and a wide array of unique objects, with multiple shops lining the entire street.
This is a heritage precinct known for its beautifully preserved 19th-century wooden homes built in an Indo-Portuguese architectural style. Amid Mumbai’s dense urban development, it stands out as a quiet, historical enclave with narrow lanes, charming bungalows, and a few recently established art galleries.
This is an impressive Indo-Saracenic stone arch that once served as the ceremonial entrance to the city. It stands beside a seafront promenade and functions as a jetty for boats to Alibaug. The precinct includes several iconic stone buildings such as the Taj Mahal Hotel and the Royal Bombay Yacht Club, along with numerous restaurants and street-food stalls.
Marine Drive, home to one of the world’s longest stretches of Art Deco buildings, is a sweeping road and promenade along Mumbai’s western coast. It draws large crowds every day and remains one of the city’s most iconic and unmissable destinations.
Originally a fishing village, multicolored houses and narrow streets form this area in Bandra, Mumbai which is now home to many restaurants and cafes.
This is a museum which documents the history of India from prehistoric to modern times, housed in a beautiful stone building. One can walk from this area towards the east to the gateway of India or towards the west to the Kala Ghoda precinct, both interesting areas.
A building designed by Charles Correa, one of India’s most prolific architects A beautiful cuboid volume with large cut out terraces and an interesting graphic composition. Although 35 years old it is yet iconic as a unique residential building.
The city view from the sea link suspension bridge and the new coastal road. A short drive that shows the skyline of Mumbai.
This is a museum dedicated to the history, art and culture, of Mumbai. It is the oldest museum in the city.
Chowpatty beach may not be pristine, but it offers a vibrant experience, bustling with crowds, colorful food stalls, and a variety of activities. It is also famous for local snacks and for cultural events such as the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
